
Vehicle care199Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean any leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

222IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....168
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Adaptive forward lighting ...........108
AdBlue .................. 98, 103, 137, 201
AdBlue tank ................................ 215
Adjustable air vents ...................125
AGM battery ............................... 168
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................62, 95
Airbag label............................. 57, 62
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 126
Air recirculation ...................115, 195
Air vents...................................... 125
Alert ............................................ 102
Antifreeze ................................... 166
Antilock brake system ................ 144
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft bolts............................. 191
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Anti-theft security lock ..................24
Appearance care ........................197
Armrest ........................................ 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 88Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................132
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................. 131, 133
Auxiliary heater ........................... 119
B Battery ........................................ 168
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery, jump starting.................. 194
Belts.............................................. 53 Bench seat.................................... 74
BlueInjection ............................... 137
Bonnet ....................................... 163
Bottle holders................................ 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................201
Brake assist ............................... 145
Brake fluid .................................. 167
Brakes ............................... 144, 167
Brake system ............................... 96
Breakdown.................................. 195 Bulb replacement ....................... 172
C
Capacities .................................. 215
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................137
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 174
Changing tyre and wheel size ...187

226Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Refuelling ................................... 157
Registered trademarks ...............219
Remote control ............................. 20
Restraining lattice .........................79
Reversing light ........................... 175
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................146
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 80
S Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................95
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 45
Seats ............................................ 74
Selective catalytic reduction .......137
Service ............................... 126, 200
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................200
Service vehicle soon .................... 96
Side airbag system ......................61Sidelights.................................... 106
Side turn signal lights ................174
Sliding door .................................. 31
Sliding side door ........................... 31
Spare wheel ............................... 192
Spare wheel security tool ...........182
Speed limiter......................... 89, 152
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................129
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 131
Steering ...................................... 128
Steering column controls ..............83
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 83
Steering wheel controls ...............83
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system............ 17, 99, 133
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage box .................................. 74
Storage compartment ...................73
Storage compartments .................71
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 71
Tachograph ........................ 100, 105
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 33
Tailgate emergency release .........33Tail lights ................................... 173
Technical data ............................ 206
Temporary spare wheel ..............192
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Toll road stickers .......................... 41
Tools .......................................... 182
Top-Tether .................................... 63
Torx key ...................................... 182
Touchscreen ............................... 100
Tow bar....................................... 159
Towing ................................ 159, 195
Towing another vehicle .............196
Towing a trailer ........................... 159
Towing eye ......................... 182, 195
Towing the vehicle .....................195
Traction Control system ............. 146
Trailer coupling ........................... 159
Trailer stability assist .................160
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 187
Trip computer ............................ 103
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turbo engine warm-up ...............131
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 94
Tyre chains ................................ 188
Tyre changing ............................. 191
Tyre designations ......................183
Tyre pressure ............................ 183